Spanish speaking AP Team Lead

Our German multinational partner company is looking for a Spanish speaking AP Team Lead for their growing SSC. 

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of Accounts Payable accounting experience, minimum 2 years of leadership experience, and fluent English and Spanish knowledge.

Your tasks will be as an AP Team Lead:

• Lead a team of AP Accountants in order to deliver Accounting services to all customers
• Manage ongoing operations of the team. Plan and monitor the capacity and workload of the team, hire additional team members according to anticipated workload
• Play an active role in the transition of accounting processes from European entities to Hungary and actively shape a new SSC in Budapest, from the impact assessment phase to the business-as-usual operation
• Coordinate and control the knowledge transfer. Ensure seamless post go-live stabilization of finance processes in scope
• Engage in collaboration with the business and stakeholders to develop a professional relationship
• Participate and lead projects assigned to the role (incl. Process optimization)
• Lead by example a cross-functional collaboration, create a motivating working atmosphere and actively drive the change management
• Coach and motivate team members
• Monitor the team's performance against deliverables set in the Service Levels Agreements
• Be involved in day-to-day operations and participate in the periodical closing processes
• Identify, evaluate and resolve issues
• Be adherent to agreed service levels, policies and procedures
• Provide qualitative customer service

Requirements:

• Ability to use both Spanish and English actively in working environment required
• Minimum 3 years of AP experience, and at least 2 years of leadership experience
• College / University degree is preferred
• Working knowledge in SAP FI and MM modules and Microsoft Office or equivalent tools
• Strong continuous improvement & quality mindset
• Experience in process automation
• Experience in Finance process transitions to SSC
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and prioritize the right things at the right time
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability/willingness to travel – primarily during transition phases

Benefits:

• Hybrid working: 3 days home office and 2 days office
• Medicover package
• Home office allowance
• OTP Szép Card: Gross 42.000 HUF / month
• Annual bonus